What Conditions are needed to Grow Lemon Trees in Auckland?

Is there someone who doesn't love to relish freshly picked mandarin or lemon from the garden? The best plant shops Auckland in NZ feel that every household should have an instant boost of vitamin C.

From our orchids, you can buy the best-quality lemon trees. It blossoms within two years of plantation. Are you searching for slow-growing rootstocks placed in containers? Explore our flying dragon varieties of citrus. We hope that you love them.

How can you plant lemon trees in Auckland?

Mostly, citrus grows in sunny, warm places that remain sheltered from strong winds. You need to grow lemon trees in well-drained soil. It's because lemon trees are not tolerant of waterlogged conditions. If the soil gets dampened, it's better to dig through the soil mix or compost. Do it before the soil breaks through the rootstock. Plant the soil on an elevated mount that eases soil drainage.

If your soil isn't fertile or well-drained, go for lemon tree Auckland in NZ. The best season to grow citrus in early summer. If you can't manage it in spring, plant citrus in autumn. It catches the first hints of growth in warm months of summer. It's better not to plant it in winter, as it stagnates the growth rate. It likewise gets the roots of lemon trees wet.

Water the plant as long as it's in the container, and allow it to drain the water. Dig a hole larger than the mouth of the container. Consider digging it large enough so that the plant can sit at its current depth. Don't plant it too low, as the bark of citrus plants will get wet. It may lead to bark disease. Avoid planting it too high, else it will dry out the rootball.

Avoid tinkering with the rootball. Get the container filled with compost and soil, after getting the soil well-drained. Keep reading to learn more about the native tree nursery Auckland.

Some varieties of lemon trees that you can grow in Auckland.

·   Lemonade: It's a juicy lemon-like mild tropical fruit that grows in New Zealand. Lemonadehas a refreshing aura like a grapefruit. You can extract juice or eat it raw. It's a heavy cropper and has a strong fragrance.

·   Bearss: It is typical Tahitian citrus with a mild fragrance like a grapefruit. The lemon tree Auckland has a deep green color initially, which changes to pale yellow later. It grows in abundance and spreads across a meter. Avoid it from getting exposed to wind and frost.

·   Harwoods Late: If you are hunting for seeds of thin-skinned, juicy citrus with a rich flavor, go for it. It grows and enlarges at maturity.

·   If you are looking for a unique variety, go for a tangor. It is a hybrid lemon tree Auckland, a cross between mandarin and orange.

How do you prune a lemon tree in Auckland?

A lemon tree needs little-to-no pruning in Auckland. It is more so for the two to three years of plantation. Remove broken and dead branches for plants with the least growth rate. For plants that grow in abundance, remove branches to allow more sunlight and air circulation. Large branches promote growth, so you shouldn't remove them.

A mandarin tree that grows in abundance needs thinning. Prune it as you pick a couple of fruits from the plant.

The best part is that it's easy to grow citrus plants in NZ. All it needs you to do is to understand the growth requirements. Do you want to buy seeds of citrus trees? Are you searching for apple trees for sale Auckland? Contact us today.